Sierra Leone Joins Global Mangrove Alliance to Bolster Coastal Protection

Sierra Leone Joins Global Mangrove Alliance to Bolster Coastal Protection

Sierra Leone has formally joined the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) to bolster coastal protection and climate resilience. The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) and Conservation International inaugurated the national chapter at Freetown's Family Kingdom resort.

Emphasizing the theme “United for Healthy Mangroves, Resilient Communities, Sustainable Future,” the initiative seeks to unite government, conservationists, and local partners to mitigate the loss of coastal ecosystems.

Dwight Z. K. Sheriff, Deputy Executive Director of the NPAA, emphasized the necessity of coordinated, multi-stakeholder action to secure livelihoods, preserve biodiversity, and enhance coastal defenses against rising sea levels.

This launch marks a strategic shift in national environmental policy, establishing a unified framework for wetland restoration and the protection of vulnerable coastal populations.